Spring Meets Summer Panzanella | Natalie Cooks

Spring Meets Summer Panzanella | Natalie Cooks

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Panzanella is a classic Italian salad made from stale bread and tomatoes that is a summer staple. I’m putting a springy spin on it by adding in lots of fres ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (12 oz) country-style sourdough bread, cut or torn into 1-inch pieces/cubes (6 cups)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ kosher salt + pepper
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1-2 cups loosely packed fresh herbs ((parsley, cilantro, and/or dill))
  • ½ bunch scallions, (thinly sliced (or use ¼ red onion))
  • 2 cups thinly sliced or chopped crunchy spring veggies ((radish, fennel, snap peas, blanched asparagus, etc…))
  • 1 large (12 oz) cucumber, halved lengthwise, chopped or smashed into large chunks (about 2 cups)
  • 1 pint (10-12 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved*
  • 1 heaping cup (6 oz) crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • *Or use 10-12 oz worth of a different tomato variety, cut into chunks.
  • Prep ahead! ~ Toast the bread, slice the veg, and make the dressing ahead. Assemble about 30 minutes before eating!

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